Middle-eastern direct peace talks due
The US President warns of peace talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders: 'they cannot afford to let it slip away'.
Truck full of dead bodies injures woman
A truck carrying the bodies of massacre victims in Mexico has seriously injured a woman after knocking her over and crushing her.
Police shoot Discovery Channel gunman
Police have shot a man who took hostages at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel in suburban Washington.
Chinese drivers stuck in traffic for days
A jam along China's Beijing-Tibet highway grew to more than 75 miles long as the tail back of cars extended into its third day.
Diana lookalike in bra advert
A controversial campaign depicting a Princess Diana lookalike in her underwear has been causing a bit of a stir.
Baby pygmy hippo makes his debut
A male pygmy hippopotamus has been shown to the public for the first time at Poland's Wroclaw Zoo.
US group combats "victory mosque" anger
A Muslim group in the US has unveiled a series of public service announcements designed to challenge growing anti-Muslim sentiment.
Animal rights group outcry over video
An animal rights group has called on authorities to investigate following a video of a girl allegedly throwing puppies into a river.
Three bombs and more deaths in Pakistan
Three bombs exploded during a Shia Muslim religious procession in Lahore killing 25 people and wounding about 150 others, officials say.
New video from trapped Chilean miners
A new video of 33 miners trapped underground in Chile shows they are in good health and spirits.
Biden marks end of US combat role in Iraq
US Vice President Joe Biden has visited Iraq to mark the end of US combat operations.
Shower of sparks burst from plane engine
A Qantas jet headed for Australia returned safely to San Francisco Airport after sparks started coming the engine.
Jolie launches Pakistan flood appeal
Actress and UN ambassador Angelina Jolie has released a video asking for help on behalf of people affected by the floods in Pakistan.
Ancient burial site found in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a burial site from ancient civilization that predates the Incas.
Middle East peace talks open
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